A Trilogy In the Making!
The Magical, Mystical Musings of Mr. Beaux
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Meet Beaux, my Bodhisattva.
This handsome black feline is one of our beloved family members. At this time last year, we celebrated his 19th birthday. At that point in time, we reached a milestone together: We completed the first draft of the first book in a trilogy we are co-creating! This trilogy is based on actual personal events in our lives. It is told from the perspective of a young girl named Emily and our main character, Beaux.
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In this thrilling trilogy, we:
- Share fascinating feline facts
- Dispel cat myths and misconceptions
- Learn how to locate missing-in-action cats
- Dive into how our dog digs search and rescue
- Survive harrowing "hurrications"
- Chat about clicker-trained toads
- Inquire into animal communication
- Offer insights into our Cherokee heritage
- Demystify Multidimensionality
- Dodge near-death nights
- Discover guardian angels of animals
- Learn about Life behind The Veil
- Discover Feline Galactic Families
- See why some don't need saving
- Oneness
... and much more!
- Share fascinating feline facts
- Dispel cat myths and misconceptions
- Learn how to locate missing-in-action cats
- Dive into how our dog digs search and rescue
- Survive harrowing "hurrications"
- Chat about clicker-trained toads
- Inquire into animal communication
- Offer insights into our Cherokee heritage
- Demystify Multidimensionality
- Dodge near-death nights
- Discover guardian angels of animals
- Learn about Life behind The Veil
- Discover Feline Galactic Families
- See why some don't need saving
- Oneness
... and much more!
Who Is Mr. Beaux?
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Have you ever met someone when you least expected it?
And this unexpected stranger ended up being one of the greatest influences in your life? I have. He was A Stranger In Black. If you have time, you can read that post. But for now, the best way to describe Beaux is a Bodhisattva. |
What is a Bodhisattva?
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The word “bodhisattva” is a compound word formed from bodhi (spiritual awakening, enlightenment) and sattva (a being, essence, spirit).
The word can then be translated as “A being set upon enlightenment,” or “One whose essence is perfect knowledge,” or “A being whose essence is enlightenment.” The term 'bodhisattva' literally means 'one who has enlightenment as his/her essence'. |
Our History
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Two decades ago, I knew nothing about bodhisattvas. Twenty years ago, I was just trying to get by. After graduating from Louisiana State University, I was working at LSU’s veterinary teaching school. One fateful day, I happened to walk up to the front desk to receive an animal "drop off." At the vet school, we received a number of injured wildlife, but this animal was different; he was an injured and exhausted black kitten.
We had “no room at the inn”, but the staff and I agreed to hydrate and treat this black kitten if one of us could take him home temporarily. I immediately declined; I really was not a huge fan of cats. Plus, I was currently searching for our M.I.A. pitbull, Daisy. – She would have certainly thought this wee kitten was an offering to her! I couldn’t take the chance. Taking this kitten home was not an option. Period. No way. Never. Not me. Reluctantly, I took the weak kitten from the woman’s hands, and held him begrudgingly on my left arm. Before I knew it, this cat in need of care was curled up in the crook of my arm, fast asleep. My arm ached terribly, but for some reason I didn’t want to wake him from his sweet slumber. My vert school colleagues and the woman who found the kitten continued to pressure me into taking him “for just one night!” The woman who brought him in offered to pick him up promptly the next day after work, proclaiming, “I promise! I’ll get him tomorrow. I just have to get to work. I’m so late!” I very reluctantly agreed, telling her, “One night. Period. That’s it. If I find my dog, the cat cannot be at my apartment.” She left the vet school. I went back to work. We never heard from this woman again. The next day began the beginning of the rest of our lives with Beaux. ... And the and the incredible adventures that awaited us. |
There are no ordinary cats. – Colette
Beaux has seen me at my absolute worst. He has faithfully stood by my side on my darkest days. He has watched me bloom in my brightest hours. As my Twin Flame, he can trigger me like no other. Yet he can ignite passion and love in me like no other.
Mr. Beaux, with endless patience, kindness and acceptance, has taught countless children and adults what cats are capable of in all stages of their feline lives. He’s watched his guardian learn how to let down the barriers to Love, thanks to Beaux's ability to love unconditionally. He’s taught me how to truly listen to animals through the heart, how to listen more than speak, how to hear my inner guidance, and how to be the teacher and always the humble student.
He’s taught me how truly magnificent and magical cats truly are.
Beaux has taught me more life lessons in our twenty years together than any species or soul I’ve known. I have learned more from Beaux about life, love, healing, and cats than I ever thought possible. Who knew that a melanistic Siamese feline could teach a person so much?? Nearly twenty years ago I sure didn’t. After all, I thought he was “just a cat”.
Mr. Beaux, with endless patience, kindness and acceptance, has taught countless children and adults what cats are capable of in all stages of their feline lives. He’s watched his guardian learn how to let down the barriers to Love, thanks to Beaux's ability to love unconditionally. He’s taught me how to truly listen to animals through the heart, how to listen more than speak, how to hear my inner guidance, and how to be the teacher and always the humble student.
He’s taught me how truly magnificent and magical cats truly are.
Beaux has taught me more life lessons in our twenty years together than any species or soul I’ve known. I have learned more from Beaux about life, love, healing, and cats than I ever thought possible. Who knew that a melanistic Siamese feline could teach a person so much?? Nearly twenty years ago I sure didn’t. After all, I thought he was “just a cat”.
A Book That Tells All
As we find ourselves in 2019, it's more important than ever to be honest and true. Now is the time to stop holding back and playing small; now is the time to embrace our divinity and to tell all.
This book serves to do just that.
What Beaux endured during those deadly days and nights, and what we learned both individually and together as a team, changed our lives and countless others.
Now we are sharing our life-changing story with the world.
Beaux Turns Twenty This Month!
Did you know that a twenty year old cat is roughly equivalent to a 100 year old person??
That's why we are hard at work to get the first book in this trilogy published!
But for now, you can read an excerpt here ...
That's why we are hard at work to get the first book in this trilogy published!
But for now, you can read an excerpt here ...